Malaysian PM Mahathir declines to retract criticism on India's Kashmir move

[ASKardar]

KUALA LUMPUR (Web Desk) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday stood by his criticism of India’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and expressed, “We speak out our minds and we don’t retract or change”.

Mahathir said last month at the United Nations that India had "invaded and occupied" Jammu and Kashmir and asked New Delhi to work with Pakistan to resolve the issue.

India had strongly criticized Mahathir’s remarks at the UN General Assembly last month that Jammu and Kashmir had been “invaded and occupied”, saying the Malaysian government should desist from making such comments.

“We speak out our minds and we don’t retract or change,” Mahathir said during a news conference outside Parliament.

“We felt the people of Kashmir had benefited from the resolutions of the UN, and all we are saying is that we should all abide (by the resolutions). Otherwise, what’s the good of having the UN?”

India says Kashmir is a bilateral issue to be handled with Pakistan and has also ruled out third party mediation on the Kashmir issue despite Prime Minister Imran Khan and the US President Donald Trump‘s effort to resolve the issue peacefully.

Mahathir acknowledged his remarks at the UN had strained diplomatic ties between Malaysia and India, and described the current situation as a “trade war” between the world’s biggest exporter of palm oil and India.

Mahathir said it was sometimes necessary to speak out on issues. “Malaysia is a trading nation, we need markets and so, we are nice to people. But also, we have to speak up for people. So, sometimes what we say is liked by some and disliked by others,” he said.

Mahathir said Malaysia would study the impact of the boycott called by the Mumbai-based Solvent Extractors’ Association of India and look at ways to address the matter. “This is not the Indian government, so we will have to find out how we can deal and communicate with these people, because trade is a two-way thing and it’s bad having what amounts to a trade war,” he added.

SOURCE: http://dunyanews.tv/en/World/515223-Malaysian-PM-Mahathir-declines-retract-criticism-India-Kashmir

 

[Menace2Society]

I have been to Malaysia twice. One of the most beautiful countries I have visited. I drove up and down, its the best Muslim country in the world. Exotic, peaceful and genuine coexistence. Not seen anything like it.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

For what it's worth, we can probably trade JF-17s for their palm oil. We apparently import over $1 billion in the stuff every year, perhaps we can work out an agreement where for 4~6 JF-17s a year we cover all of our palm oil needs. Sure, the PAF won't get cash out of said deal, but we'll at least save $1b+ every year in hard currency and employ our people (to manufacture and support fighters).

 

[Flight of falcon]

An honourable
Man ...

 

[Laozi]

“We felt the people of Kashmir had benefited from the resolutions of the UN, and all we are saying is that we should all abide (by the resolutions). Otherwise, what’s the good of having the UN?”

He forgot to mention that India invaded Kashmir.

maybe the newspaper forgot to print it.

otherwise it amounts to some softening of stand

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

For what it's worth, we can probably trade JF-17s for their palm oil. We apparently import over $1 billion in the stuff every year, perhaps we can work out an agreement where for 4~6 JF-17s a year we cover all of our palm oil needs. Sure, the PAF won't get cash out of said deal, but we'll at least save $1b+ every year in hard currency and employ our people (to manufacture and support fighters).

Someone make him the defence minister already cause the turtle pervez khattak, is hiding in his shell.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

“We speak out our minds and we don’t retract or change”.

To the venerable people of Malaysia and PM Mahatir - any economic attack against Malaysia will now be regarded as an economic attack against the people of Pakistan. We will respond by any means within our capacity to offset economic damage caused by Hindutva aggression.

 

[SIPRA]

We don't have many like him in the Muslim world, unfortunately.

 

[war&peace]

As usual, the world tells Gangus to go get lost ....
These rotten creatures overestimate their economic influence and political influence while there's no dearth of shameless "brother" who are sitting on huge oil reserves but sold their souls to peanuts,

For what it's worth, we can probably trade JF-17s for their palm oil. We apparently import over $1 billion in the stuff every year, perhaps we can work out an agreement where for 4~6 JF-17s a year we cover all of our palm oil needs. Sure, the PAF won't get cash out of said deal, but we'll at least save $1b+ every year in hard currency and employ our people (to manufacture and support fighters).

PAF can be compensated by the govt.

We don't have many like him in the Muslim world, unfortunately.

Because it needs imaan... a rare commodity near the akhirruzaman.

Someone make him the defence minister already cause the turtle pervez khattak, is hiding in his shell.

There are many capable members who can be defence ministers in PTI but the problem is the thin mandate which limits IK's choices, thanks to the rigging by EC during the RTS failure.

 

[waz]

I have been to Malaysia twice. One of the most beautiful countries I have visited. I drove up and down, its the best Muslim country in the world. Exotic, peaceful and genuine coexistence. Not seen anything like it.

There's a reason why I have been three times already. I intend to go again and spend more money there. It's beautiful, incredibly safe, the people are lovely and hospitable and has the best of modern and cultural.
I suggest every Pakistani starts to go there now for their hols instead of Dubai and other countries. Back those who back us.

 

[Ritual]

There's a reason why I have been three times already. I intend to go again and spend more money there. It's beautiful, incredibly safe, the people are lovely and hospitable and has the best of modern and cultural.
I suggest every Pakistani starts to go there now for their hols instead of Dubai and other countries. Back those who back us.

I agree with you especially on Dubai. I know so many who regularly travel there and invest there over the years, but UAE makes no statement on Kashmir or Indian abuses. I would much rather go to Kuala Lumpur

 

[Gandhi G in da house]

He forgot to mention that India invaded Kashmir.

maybe the newspaper forgot to print it.

otherwise it amounts to some softening of stand

Yup. He is not using those offensive words anymore.

 

[Areesh]

Yup. He is not using those offensive words anymore.

Chalo tum is par hi khush ho jao

 

[Flash_Ninja]

Yup. He is not using those offensive words anymore.

Small people need small victories, im sure Modi will be most pleased

 

[Gandhi G in da house]

Small people need small victories, im sure Modi will be most pleased

Chalo tum is par hi khush ho jao

Of course we are pleased. He is not speaking the same language anymore. Seems to have softened his stand. Not that his words would make any difference on the ground. Still feels nice that you can scare someone into getting softer.

P.S- Small victories like celebrating 3 countries (excluding Pakistan) out of 192 mentioning Kashmir at the UN ?